Raiders snag RB Josh Jacobs in 1st round of B/R mock draft

Raiders snag RB Josh Jacobs in 1st round of B/R mock draft

With the Raiders having three first-round picks, the team could go in a variety of directions with these picks. However, it seems likely that the team will select a defensive player with the No.4 pick in the draft.

What I am the most intrigued with is how they use their “other” two first-round picks. At picks 24 and 27, the team could go in a variety of different directions.

Ed Oliver and DeAndre Baker are going to be popular selections for the Raiders as the team needs help on the defensive line and in the secondary. But the pick of Josh Jacobs, running back from Alabama had me curious.

The Raiders will enter free agency with both Marshawn Lynch and Doug Martin expected to hit the open market. Passing-down specialist Jalen Richard will be a restricted free agent, but it wouldn’t be a shock to see him garner interest from other teams around the league. In that scenario, Jacobs would make a lot of sense for the Raiders at the bottom of the first round.

Jacobs didn’t play a lot this season, but when he did, he was spectacular. Jacobs averaged 12.4 yards per reception and scored 14 touchdowns on just 140 touches. He is an explosive runner and receiver who is going to be a better pro player than he showed in college. If the Raiders don’t address the running back position in free agency, expect Jacob to be connected to Oakland a ton at the bottom of the first round.

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